How To Replace A Wax Ring - Ace Hardware

Watch as Ace's Home Expert, Lou Manfredini, shows you how to replace a wax ring.

Chapters:
0:06 - Intro
0:23 - Why you'd need to replace
0:48 - Steps
1:41 - Removing old wax ring
2:25 - Replacing ring
2:50 - Reinstalling toilet
3:23 - Closing

Products Featured:

Johnny Bolts

Wax Ring

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[sarahcox]

I live in Ohio and I got quoted $312 to replace my wax gasket. The total cost of the bolts and wax ring was $12. You save me $300.❤

[johnbruins]

I am in the middle of a plumbing job that involved removing the toilet. Great video; very helpful, but I do have one suggestion. Do not use a pliers to remove the nuts. Pliers are great for rounding off nuts. Find the correct size wrench (mine take a 7/16 or 13mm) and use that. If you have a deep socket of the right size, you’re golden! Just no pliers, please.

[larryprokop]

Great video for a DIYER I usually check the tightness of the nuts after a few days to see if they;re still tight

[ricko]

I use a wet/dry shop vac to vacuum out remaining water before removing from the flange. Not sure how long it is supposed to last but 13 yrs later I am back at it again tomorrow

[JoeToomer-dk]

Good evening how are you doing today my name is joe toomer i have a question can that same toilet ring be placed on any toilet

[jamesstephenson]

Saw so many comment about using pliers on nuts….THAT IS A NO NO….crescent wrench or socket ONLY

[jonnyblayze]

Did this guy just put the flange side up wtf?😂😅🤭👉
No gloves either huh🤮

[goofyGAguy]

WTF? Flush it and empty the water from the tank before removing the line! And pliers on the mounting bolts? This guy is a total hack.